Dot Org Interview (listen)

The Camp Invention program instills vital 21st century life skills such as problem-solving and teamwork through hands-on fun! It is a week long summer enrichment day experience for children entering in grades one through six that is free to schools and organizations nationwide. The top priority of the Camp Invention program is to provide quality enrichment programming in the fields of science, mathematics, history, and the arts. Local schools host the program and the week’s hands-on activities are led by local teachers to ensure a safe learning environment. Annette Phillips, regional program director chats with host Nikki Kayser.

Dot Org Interview (listen)

Boulder County Aging Services holds a symposium for care-givers and the interested public. Thousands of persons in Boulder County provide part-time or full-time assistance for an older loved one: a family member, partner, friend, or neighbor. These “family caregivers” help with tasks such as transportation, bill paying, shopping, meal preparation, emotional support, and/or hands-on care. The “care recipients” may live in their own homes, in the caregiver’s home, in a long-term care facility, or at a distance. Whatever the situation, family caregivers give a lot- and they deserve recognition and support in return. Emily Cooper explains to host Nikki Kayser.

Dot Org Interview (listen)

WildEarth Guardians is celebrating some of their accomplishments on climate and energy programs. Wendy Keefover-Ring of the carnivore project explains to Nikki Kayser what some of those success have been.

Dot Org Show

Cops Fighting Cancer in Aurora provides individualized financial, practical and emotional support to Colorado cancer patients and their families. Cops Fighting Cancer is made up of police and civilian volunteers providing emotional, practical and financial support making a REAL difference in the fight against cancer. KGNU’s Hope Barrone-Falk  finds out more.

Dot Org Interview (listen)

This year the Black Economic Summit will include youth. Youth grades 9 through 12 are invited to participate in the Youth Apprentice Contest at the 5th Annual Economic Summit & Expo. Be a part of a selected team (of maximum 10 people) or sign up as a individual and you will be placed with a team. Your challenge: How to significantly reduce the high school drop out rate in Colorado. Each group will be assigned an adult coach and video and computer resources to make proposal to address this very real problem. Teams will be judged by Dr. Randal Pinkett, season four winner of NBC’s “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump as well as a panel of government officials and business leaders. Carla Ladd chats with host Nikki Kayser.

OpEPA is a Colombian non-profit that reconnects children and youth with the Earth, so that they act in an environmentally sustainable manner as agents in reducing environmental degradation and promoting a more sustainable generation of decision makers. Their educational experiences integrate ecological, social, economic, and cultural aspects, producing attitudes and actions directed to preserve the environment. OpEPA aims to promote a better understanding and enjoyment of the cultural, ethnic and natural diversity of our world, and to create an awareness of the necessity of preserving this diversity. While visiting Boulder, Mateo chats with KGNU’s Elena Klaver.

Dot Org Show

The Automezzi began twenty years ago as a small show to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.  Now the show has a participant following. The Automezzi is strictly non-profit, and all the monies will go to the Cat Care Society, a local shelter, and to the Youth Restoration Program. They focus on raising funds for local, grassroots charities that are in our neighborhood. Tish Gantz chats with KGNU’s Hope Barrone-Falk about their work.